The board of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) will name John Brock as
chairman.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)
The board of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) will name John Brock as
chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the company
following the its annual meeting of shareholders on 22 April, it . . .
The body that monitors organic standards in the United
States.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)(Brief article)
The body that monitors organic standards in the United States is to
be restructured, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced. The
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), an office of the . . .
Champagne sales set a new record in 2007, thanks to storming
growth in the European Union.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)(Financial
report
Champagne sales set a new record in 2007, thanks to storming growth
in the European Union, according to industry figures out this month.
Houses shipped a total 338.7 million bottles of champagne . . .
Fresh speculation has emerged that two of the world's
biggest brewers are planning to merge their operations.(BUSINESS BRIEFS
..
Fresh speculation has emerged that two of the world's biggest
brewers are planning to merge their operations, as consolidation of the
industry following the merger of Miller and Molson Coors and . . .
Following a successful collaboration in New York last year, three
U.S. spirit majors have extended their distribution alliance t
Following a successful collaboration in New York last year, three
U.S. spirit majors have extended their distribution alliance to include
the major markets of Texas and California. The U.S. . . .
Pernod Ricard.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)
Pernod Ricard was reported to have spent $1.3 million lobbying the
U.S. government on issues including trade with Cuba in the last year.
The figure was reported by The Associated Press, which said . . .
China scrambles to ensure food supplies.(News Briefs ...)
China Scrambles to Ensure Food Supplies: Chinese authorities are
scrambling to ensure food supplies and stem rising inflation as the
country digs out after bitter winter storms that damaged crops . . .
India wins WTO wine, spirits dispute versus United
States.
The WTO has rejected a U.S. complaint that Indian import duties
unfairly discriminate against U.S. wine and liquor. But according to the
Associated Press, the decision isn't a massive loss for the . . .
Sharp rise in cost of U.S. food assistance.
The cost of food the United States donates to poor countries jumped
41 percent in the first half of fiscal 2008, forcing officials to skim
from funds destined for future aid to pay for past . . .
28 senators caution on cuts to nutrition programs.
A group of 28 senators (26 Democrats and two independents) have
written to the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture committees to
urge that the farm bill approved by an upcoming conference . . .
Safeway unveils new animal welfare policies.
Safeway Inc., one of the largest U.S. grocery chains, is embarking
on a new policy that will elevate animal welfare as a priority when
buying the meat and eggs that line its shelves. The changes . . .
USTR and USDA officially reject managed sweetener trade with
Mexico.
The U.S. Trade Representative and USDA as expected on Friday came
out against joint recommendations on North American Free Trade Agreement
sugar trade offered by the U.S. and Mexican sugar . . .
Carbonated beverages continue to lose ground in beverage
market.
A new report from Datamonitor is predicting that the carbonated
soft drinks (CSD) category will decline in importance as still drinks,
and specifically those considered to be healthier choices, . . .
Jeff Parker.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)
Kroger has named Jeff Parker as president of its Kwik Shop
convenience store division. Parker, previously senior vice president of
operations for Kwik Shop and corporate controller for . . .
Michael Scagliarini.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)
Fresh Harvest Products has announced the appointment of Michael
Scagliarini, previously of Coca-Cola, to the position of vice president
of sales. Scagliarini will be responsible for expanding . . .
Food ingredients giant Archer Daniels Midland has named Steven
Mills chief financial officer.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)
Food ingredients giant Archer Daniels Midland has named Steven
Mills chief financial officer. Mills will assume his new role on March
1, succeeding Douglas Schmalz who is retiring after more than . . .
Martin Bykowsky.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)
DC Brands International has hired a new CFO in line with company
expansion. The energy drinks company said that Martin Bykowsky, who has
gained over 20 years experience within senior financial . . .
Ian Cook and Lloyd Trotter.(GRAPEVINE: News About People
...)(PepsiCo Inc.)(Brief article)
PepsiCo has elected two additional members to its board, bringing
the total number of directors to 12. Pepsi said that it has elected Ian
Cook and Lloyd Trotter to its board of directors. The . . .
Former Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz died February 2 at his
son's home in Washington, D.C.(GRAPEVINE: News About People
...)(O
Former Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz died February 2 at his
son's home in Washington, D.C. He was 98. President Nixon nominated
Butz to the USDA position in 1971. Butz was forced to resign in . . .
Diageo.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)
Diageo has ruled itself out of the running to buy Absolut vodka
after agreeing to acquire a 50% stake in a new company that will sell
the super-premium vodka Ketel One globally and perpetually. The . . .
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